On-Going Operations

Facilities staff work to help ensure that GW is in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations; energy and water management; and sustainability.  Past and present sustainability projects aim to accomplish the following:

• Reduce energy or water used in particular buildings.
• Increase the weight of recycled waste versus trash.

Students, faculty, or staff interested in obtaining additional information on the above topics are encouraged to submit requests via e-mail to:

Doug Spengel

Manager, Energy and Environmental Management Office (EEMO)

dspengel@gwu.edu 

Future Development

The recently approved Foggy Bottom Campus Plan: 2006 – 2025 sets forth an approach to future campus development that embodies:


          Sustainable Design:

• Tree canopy preserved and enhanced through a comprehensive streetscape plan, being developed in partnership with Casey Trees.
• 26,000 square feet of green roof components incorporated into the mixed use, transit oriented development proposed for Square 54.
• Campus parking accommodated below-grade to make more efficient use of space resources and reduce storm water runoff.
• Commitment to achieve the equivalent of a minimum LEED score of 16 points for each new building project identified in the Campus plan.
  

• Campus located at the hub of an efficient and extensive public transit network (including the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metrorail station).
• New development concentrated in core of campus to promote close proximity to  mass transit.
• Open space and streetscape plans promote and enhance the campus pedestrian experience.
• Shuttle bus service limits the need for single-car trips between campuses.
• Video conferencing, online library resources and document management systems reduce the need for physical movement between the campuses.
• GW encourages use of METRO, including participating in WMATA’s Metrocheck program (allowing employees to pay for public transportation costs on a pre-tax basis).

• The Campus Plan is the result of a two-year community-based planning process.
• 13% of residential units in Square 54 will be affordable / workforce housing.
• GW’s precedent-setting Historic Preservation Plan (including campus historic district) preserves buildings of architectural and historic significance and preserves the diverse character of the community.